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As we wait for the America's Cup venue for 2013 to be announced, a look at the reunion that celebrated the heady days of the America's Cup in Newport. In the 1977 America's Cup, Ted Turner skippered the 12-Meter Courageous to victory in Newport, Rhode Island. In September 2010 some… SEE MORE

U.S. Harbors received a statement from Brad Read, Executive Director of Sail Newport on the decision to hold the 2013 America's Cup Final in San Francisco. Brad was one of many Rhode Island business people who went to great lengths to demonstrate that Narragansett Bay remains one of America's top… SEE MORE

The official announcement was made this evening, San Francisco will host the 2013 America's Cup. The San Francisco Examiner was the first to report the news earlier today citing two unconfirmed sources but sometime after 8p.m. EST the official announcement was made. The winner here is the USA, bringing the… SEE MORE

The Rhode Island Department of Economic Development held a press conference at the International Yacht Restoration School (IYRS) in Newport, updating everyone on Newport's bid to host the 34th America's Cup. The big news from the press conference were the results of a recent economic impact study conducted by CPAs… SEE MORE

We added Wellfleet tides and weather along with other Cape Cod stations including Pleasant Bay, Chatham and Barnstable Harbor. We will continue to add more and more locations in Massachusetts. Click here to view Wellfleet Monthly Tide Charts http://massharbors.com/monthly-tides/Massachusetts-Cape%20Cod/Wellfleet%... Click here to view Wellfleet Weather & Daily Tides http://massharbors.com/harbor-guide/wellfleet-harbor Please… SEE MORE

Mac's Seafood is a restaurant, a fish market and you can order seafood to ship on their website. You can find fried clams but they are also known for great burritos too. Place your order at the window then lounge on the beach while it's being prepared. There are picnic… SEE MORE

Fogland Beach is black stone beach on the south side of Fogland Point. Its approximately 4 miles south of the mouth of Tiverton harbor. The beach is a favorite of kayakers and wind surfers. There are changing rooms, showers, picnic benches, a children's playground and pets are allowed. The conservation… SEE MORE

Secluded Beach If you have the opportunity, make your way to Clay Head, which is accessible from Corn Neck Road. A 10-15 minute hike down a well-traveled nature trail will take you to a gorgeous and secluded beach that is unmatched anywhere in New England. The beautiful photos of the… SEE MORE

The most enjoyable way to reach the Museum of Yachting and observe the beehive of activity around the harbor is to take the Oldport Water Taxi from downtown Newport. Round trip costs just 5 bucks and stops at the International Yacht Restoration School along the way. VHF 68, Phone: 401-847-9109… SEE MORE

The comfortable seating, delicious food and drink and free WiFi bring in locals and visitors alike. You will find the work of local artists on display at Empire. Check the board for upcoming poetry readings and live music. They have a few iMac's for those that may have left their… SEE MORE

Turning the ordinary into the extraordinary is practically a stock-in-trade for Camden restaurants. Take Paolina's Way, an alley-side eatery that turns out gourmet pizzas fit for the grandest occasion. The recipes used in the wood-fired oven here have been passed from generation to generation, and diners are the better for… SEE MORE